You decide-It's your tax money

I volunteer for AARP preparing income taxes for families free. The organization has numerous sites throughout the city. Every year, AARP offer training to its volunteers. Every year, the volunteers are tested.

Taxpayers who would like assistance filing their taxes may tap into AARP's Tax-Aide program, administered by the AARP Foundation. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers provide tax assistance and preparation services at no cost to over two million low and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

Of course AARP has competition out on the streets.


But I'm telling you, it's a no contest when it comes to AARP tax preparers. Of course, AARP are limited in the hours they give to the community, but if you can find a time and site near you, it's worth it.

Trained and IRS certified volunteers help taxpayers file accurate returns, avoid sometimes expensive tax return preparation costs, and help taxpayers receive all of the benefits, credits, and deductions to which they are entitled. Most sites e-file returns, also at no cost, which helps taxpayers get refunds quickly and without needing very costly rapid refund loans from paid preparers.

It never fail to amaze me how many talented group of folks are in the same room. Emil, the tech person has probably worked on computers before the internet came into existence. Emil is old school, hard worker and an expert at his task. Emil gives meaning to what it means for a person to demand respect.